Managing Director
Location: US, NY, New York 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Executive
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Strategy/Planning

Company profile:
Digital Brand Architects is a transformative boutique agency that expertly navigates the digital landscape through a two-pronged business model: one that tackles digital strategy and social media innovation for some of the world’s most venerable brands and companies, and the other that specializes in the talent management of a world-class portfolio of over 90 top online influencers and publishers. DBA is best heralded as the first and only agency to have a dedicated management division for online talent and for pioneering a monetization model that leverages a digital publisher’s influence online and builds them into prominent brands offline.

Job description:
Digital Brand Architects is in search of a Managing Director for New York Headquarters.  As the Managing Director, you will be actively building and leading a cross functional team and its processes to ensure our success with brand and agency partners, overseeing client communications, developing creative brand programs, and improving the quality of client service.  You'll be the senior liaison working closely with clients to identify their specific needs and business objectives, and then help identify and implement strategic programs that will help achieve the client’s goals.  Your goal will be to effectively scale the account management team to deliver exceptional client success and the retention and renewal of client accounts.   

Requirements:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESManage a team of Account Managers and Content Producers to engage and retain client partnershipsProvide thought leadership to help guide clients in the digital spaceOversee day-to-day relationships with a roster of top brands and major strategic partnershipsProvide guidance on how to assist clients to partner with DBA and get the most from our relationshipDevelop strategic and innovative ideas and ways to deliver exceptional quality and resultsImplement processes and planning and remain informed on client progressPartner with the business development team to create effective process and strong relationshipsAnalyze program results to create and deliver strong metrics and client recommendations to drive brand objectivesProvide ongoing client feedback to internal teams to help retain and grow our client portfolioCultivate and manage partner/vendor relationships to support account services and strengthen business efficienciesCommunicates with sr. management on strategic business and employee initiativesMentor team and champions continuous improvement throughout the organization; achieves recognizable improvements in the skill level and P&amp;L performance of the teamDrives the success of all performance management initiatives and programs with emphasis on the successful completion of all performance review processesWorks with sr. management to establish effective pricing and staffing levels for each client; monitors P&amp;L functions to proactively identify risks and opportunities.Champions positive change and a creative, collaborative work environmentREQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE10 + years of related work experience preferably agency7 + years demonstrated track record of developing senior level client relationships – strong client references are necessaryProven experience in managing teams of 20+ people and in working cross functional across an organization  Strong knowledge in social media, digital marketing with particular emphasis on influencer relations, content marketing, analytics and emerging trendsTrack record of leadership, coaching and mentoring abilitiesExceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detailExceptional verbal and written communications skillsSound business acumen; strategic skills; common senseAbility to lead a team effectively and provide direction to other members on the teamAn entrepreneurial mindset and/or attitudeABOUTDigital Brand Architects is a transformative boutique agency that expertly navigates the digital landscape through a two-pronged business model: one that tackles digital strategy and social media innovation for some of the world’s most venerable brands and companies, and the other that specializes in the talent management of a world-class portfolio of over 90 top online influencers and publishers. DBA is best heralded as the first and only agency to have a dedicated management division for online talent and for pioneering a monetization model that leverages a digital publisher’s influence online and builds them into prominent brands offline.Visit #URL_371604961093bbbf5988cef4717537ae3b2424fe2a9206e0a6640ff46dfccc34# for more information. 

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